Eureka!: beaker briefs

Beaker Briefs

By Marcene Robinson (BA ’13)

Scientists once believed the hot ash expelled by a supervolcano
could travel 600 miles per hour. But after studying the movement of
prehistoric rock, researchers discovered that these clouds of doom
stay under your average highway speed limit. Understanding how
quickly these gasses move will help scientists forecast
eruptions.

A new model for cybersecurity training may finally catch those
pesky phish that cost the world more than $1 trillion in damages.
Designed by UB researchers, the training ditches the current
one-size-fits-all approach for a customized version that accounts
for people’s thought patterns and varied email habits.

Dentists can spot more than a cavity during routine cleanings.
New research suggests an oversized tongue and tonsils place people
at higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea—a sleeping
disorder caused by blocked airways. The study calls on dentists to
check for these signs and recommend patients to sleep
specialists.